Pattern Cutter

Location Dhaka on-site 6 days per weekAbout usAt Pentex, integrity is at the heart of everything we do; from the way we work through to the products we create. Combining creative design with responsible and ethical practices, we deliver fashion solutions that are built for today and ready for the future.Since our beginnings in East London in the 1960s, Pentex has grown into a global design and manufacturing partner. Throughout that journey, one value has remained constant: doing the right thing.We believe in doing what’s right, putting our customers first and holding ourselves to high standards in everything we do. Every partnership we build, every garment we produce and every order we deliver reflects our commitment to working with honesty, care and integrity which is the ethos that continues to define the Pentex way.The Role Your role as a Ladieswear Pattern Cutter is critical in translating design intent into accurate, production-ready patterns across soft woven and jersey categories.You will leverage your deep technical expertise and exceptional garment engineering skills combined with your expert understanding of fit, construction and commercial viability to accurately cut patterns every single time.You will work closely with Design, Technical and Product Development teams to create patterns that achieve brand fit standards, meet customer requirements, and translate seamlessly into bulk production. This role requires precision, problem-solving, and the ability to drive product through sampling to production with minimal amendments.This is a hands-on, high-ownership role for a Pattern Cutter who can identify fit and construction issues before they become costly amendments, work confidently across design, technical and production stakeholders, and uphold Pentex’s standards of quality, craftsmanship and integrity in every garment we bring to life.Main Responsibilities Create, and refine first patterns using Gerber ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with design intent.Interpret sketches, CADs, tech packs, and inspiration samples to create well-engineered patterns suitable for development and production.Develop blocks, size sets, and grading rules aligned to brand standards.Apply deep knowledge of garment construction, fabric behaviour, and manufacturing methods to produce patterns that are fit-for-purpose and cost-efficient.Lead VC sessions with design team, conduct fit analysis, and propose balanced technical solutions while maintaining design vision.Create and update technical documentation including specs, measurement charts, pattern comments, and risk assessments.Collaborate with the sample room and production teams to ensure patterns translate accurately from prototype to sealed sample, resolving construction issues at source.Review fit comments from design and wear-trials, adjusting patterns and grading to resolve fit issues while protecting the brand’s fit blueprint.Manage grading across the full size range to ensure consistent proportion, balance and fit at every size.Partner with sourcing, costing and production teams to assess feasibility, fabric consumption and manufacturability, identifying efficiencies without compromising quality or fit.Maintain an organised, version-controlled pattern library, ensuring all pattern, grading and specification records are accurate and traceable.Your Experience Proven experience in pattern development for apparel, ideally within a fashion or garment manufacturing environment.Hands-on experience interpreting tech packs, CAD drawings, and design sketches.Proficiency in Gerber pattern-making software.Deep understanding of garment construction, fabric behaviour, and manufacturing processes.Strong sense of quality standards and brand alignmentSolid grasp of grading principles, with experience developing size sets and grading rules across a full size range.Working knowledge of fabric consumption, costing and manufacturability, and how pattern decisions affect them.Educated to degree level in Fashion, Pattern Cutting, Garment Technology or a related discipline, or equivalent hands-on industry experience.Experience working across multiple garment categories, ideally including both woven and jersey/knitwear.Key Skills & BehavioursAttention to Detail: Ensures accuracy and consistency in patterns and documentation.Problem-Solving: Provides balanced technical solutions while maintaining design integrity.Communication Skills: Clear and effective collaboration with design, development, and production teams.Time Management: Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.Collaboration: Builds effective working relationships across design, technical, production and sourcing teams to deliver shared goals.Adaptability: Remains calm and effective when priorities shift or critical paths tighten in a fast-paced production environment.What We Offer – DhakaMedical & Life InsuranceProvident FundGratuity FundFestival BonusLeave (as per company policy